Mark 1
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1The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God,1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
2as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" --2As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.
3"a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'"3A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight!
4And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.4John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
5The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.5The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
6John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.6John wore a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey.
7And this was his message: "After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.7He proclaimed, "One who is more powerful than I am is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals.
8I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."8I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
9At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John.
10Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.10As soon as he came up out of the water, he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
11And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."11And a voice came from heaven: "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased."
12At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,12Immediately the Spirit drove him into the wilderness.
13and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.13He was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels were serving him.
14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.14After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God:
15"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"15"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"
16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.16As he passed alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon's brother, casting a net into the sea--for they were fishermen.
17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."17"Follow me," Jesus told them, "and I will make you fish for people."
18At once they left their nets and followed him.18Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
19When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets.19Going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat putting their nets in order.
20Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.20Immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
21They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.21They went into Capernaum, and right away he entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach.
22The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.22They were astonished at his teaching because he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not like the scribes.
23Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out,23Just then a man with an unclean spirit was in their synagogue. He cried out,
24"What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!"24"What do you have to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!"
25"Be quiet!" said Jesus sternly. "Come out of him!"25Jesus rebuked him saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!"
26The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.26And the unclean spirit threw him into convulsions, shouted with a loud voice, and came out of him.
27The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching--and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him."27They were all amazed, and so they began to ask each other: "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."
28News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.28At once the news about him spread throughout the entire vicinity of Galilee.
29As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.29As soon as they left the synagogue, they went into Simon and Andrew's house with James and John.
30Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.30Simon's mother-in-law was lying in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once.
31So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.31So he went to her, took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve them.
32That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.32When evening came, after the sun had set, they brought to him all those who were sick and demon-possessed.
33The whole town gathered at the door,33The whole town was assembled at the door,
34and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.34and he healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying.
36Simon and his companions went to look for him,36Simon and his companions searched for him,
37and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!"37and when they found him they said, "Everyone is looking for you."
38Jesus replied, "Let us go somewhere else--to the nearby villages--so I can preach there also. That is why I have come."38And he said to them, "Let's go on to the neighboring villages so that I may preach there too. This is why I have come."
39So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.39He went into all of Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
40A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean."40Then a man with leprosy came to him and, on his knees, begged him: "If you are willing, you can make me clean."
41Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!"41Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched him. "I am willing," he told him. "Be made clean."
42Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.42Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.
43Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:43Then he sternly warned him and sent him away at once,
44"See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."44telling him, "See that you say nothing to anyone; but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer what Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."
45Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.45Yet he went out and began to proclaim it widely and to spread the news, with the result that Jesus could no longer enter a town openly. But he was out in deserted places, and they came to him from everywhere.
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Matthew 28
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